It’s no secret that the first half of 2022 has been one of the toughest periods for fixed income investors dating back to the early 1990s. The combination of rising Read more
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Opinion: How the Treasury Department could prevent mass starvation with no cost to the taxpayers
The world is facing unprecedented levels of hunger that are growing every day with food-price increases caused by the Ukraine war. Russia and Ukraine normally account for about 28% of Read more
10-year Treasury yield dips back below 3% as traders await European Central Bank decision
U.S. bond yields fell on Wednesday, sending the 10-year back below 3%, as market volatility eased ahead of the European Central Bank’s rate hike decision on Thursday and next week’s Read more
Treasury yields edge lower ahead of retail sales and other reports
Treasury yields were drifting south on Friday as investors awaited a slew of economic data, including retail sales and inflation expectations from the University of Michigan sentiment survey. What’s happening? Read more
Treasury yields nudge lower and tension rises ahead of crucial CPI report
U.S. benchmark bond yields fell on Wednesday, though trading was cautious ahead of crucial inflation data that may impact Federal Reserve thinking on the path for interest rates. What’s happening Read more
Treasury yields dip ahead of jobs data that should impact Fed thinking
Bond yields fell on Friday, though trading was cautious ahead of crucial U.S. jobs data that may impact Federal Reserve thinking on the path for interest rates. What’s happening What’s Read more
Treasury yield curve flattens on U.S. growth fears
The U.S. yield curve flattened Tuesday as investors mulled how far the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates as the U.S. economy slows. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Read more
Why the 60/40 portfolio is a worthy strategy even though stocks and bonds are weak
Give the benefit of the doubt to the classic 60% stock/40% bond portfolio. That’s not easy, given its awful performance so far this year. On Jun. 13, the day the Read more
10-year Treasury yield holds below 3%
Treasury yields were mostly lower early Friday, with the 10-year note holding below 3% after a steepening selloff in stocks and other assets perceived as risky sparked haven-related buying of Read more
Most Treasury yields decline as first-quarter GDP is revised lower and recession worries continue
Most Treasury yields eased Wednesday morning as data showed U.S. economic growth unexpectedly contracted by a revised 1.6% annual pace, which was deeper than initially reported. What’s happening? The yield Read more